A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2598730 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2600120 epoch_slot_no: 8120 block_no: 2598608 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3667 time: 2019-05-18 18:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba01ce255bdd67d0bc3add3493fff3c7aa5d5b79a314e245a6094b7bed68cb5dBlock Operator
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